Beach Buddies Help At Annual Beach Clean, Prestwick

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

14th Ayrshire (Prestwick) Beavers, and Cubs Scouts came out on a beautiful Spring morning on Saturday 26th March to assist in the annual Rotary Club Beach Clean, Prestwick. With fabulous parents in tow, the young people’s strong work ethics and their efforts really paid off. The Beavers and Cubs were part of the local volunteering team to clean up Prestwick’s beach. They collected a great deal of rubbish.

They met at Prestwick Beach (near Kidzplay) to distribute the equipment (litter pickers and rubbish bags) which were very kindly donated to our Scout Group by South Ayrshire Council. The aim was to clean the grass verges and hedges along the shoreline along with the beach itself, to make it a nicer walk for the Prestwick residents, visitors and wildlife, there was a range of rubbish from bottles and cans to sweet wrappers and BBQs.

Beaver Leader Michelle Strong said ‘Great to see to so many Beavers, Cubs and parents getting involved in their community. They all did amazing. ‘

Beaver Dylan
I even found a wheely bin lid?!

The Beavers and Cubs are working towards their Community Impact Activity Badge. The young people identified this important local event run by The Rotary Club of Prestwick to help clean up Prestwick’s’ beautiful coastline.

Thanks to everyone who turned up for Prestwick’s Beach Clean especially The Rotary Club Of Prestwick for organising this annual event and South Ayrshire Council for their support and supplying the litter pickers and plastic bags.

If you are interested in helping out with Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), or Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) or helping in the background with things such as building maintenance, finances etc, please contact Kyle and Carrick Scouts using the link below.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Beavers and Cubs Support Max’s Big Camp Out

March 30, 2022March 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

North Devon’s ‘The Boy in the Tent’ Max Woosey who has spent more than 600 nights sleeping under canvas, for charity, celebrated his second anniversary of Max’s incredible challenge on Saturday 26th March! Last year, hundreds of children from around the world joined Max to celebrate his first anniversary of camping out by having their own campout. This year, the Scouts Association, with a little help from celebrity pal, Bear Grylls, held a second Big Camp Out!

Beavers and Cubs from the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group Prestwick showed their support to Max by finding a perfect camping spot, whether that was in their back gardens, making amazing dens out of cushions or sleeping in camper vans. Raising funds for a charity of the young peoples choice.

The Cubs built campfires to cook dinner on at Prestwick beach. There was hotdogs and buns, marshmallows and hot chocolate, to get warmed up for their sleeping adventure. Even a few Bats starting flying around the sea front to see what the excitement was! Then the Cubs went home to set up camp.

Cub Scout Dayn
Dayn en route for his overnight camping essentials, had to stop for a wee photobomb 🤣🎡

Beaver Cohen said
Happy camping everyone. I am very excited to sleep in my tent tonight. Think I might do it all week.

Max has inspired the Scouts Association and thousands of children to take part in Max’s Big Camp Out which raised awareness of children’s mental health, and he says: “It makes me so happy to know I’m helping other people. Being a scout has helped me with everything in life, it definitely has been something I have enjoyed. It has shown me the importance of team work and also that being kind and helping others is the way I want to live my life. My dad has always taught me KIT – Kindness, Integrity and Try hard and I feel these are in line with the philosophy of the scouts.”

Well done to Max from the Beavers and Cubs in the 14th Ayrshire Scouts Group for never giving up, you are a true inspiration!

You can sponsor Max at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/max-woosey1

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

What Would A Camp Be Without a Fire…

March 29, 2022March 30, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

Normality resumed for the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) when 17 Scouts, 4 Leaders, 2 young leaders and a parent helper enjoyed an overnight camp at the Nether Auchendrane Girlguiding Activity Centre, on 26th March.

Camping is fun and it’s good for young peoples mind, body, and spirit. It helps them learn to rely on themselves – on their own skills and knowledge. When young people go camping as a Scout, they will develop skills that they will take throughout their life. The 14th Ayrshire Scouts really enjoyed setting up camp and getting out and about in the great outdoors once again.

Scout Harrison
I had a great time!

Scout Finlay R
I had a ball on my first Scout Camp!

14th Ayrshire Scout Leader Joanne King said ‘The sun was shining, the stage was set for a perfect first camp for 14th Ayrshire Scouts! Scouts and leaders enjoyed a weekend at Nether Auchendrane Activity Centre, Alloway. They built their tents that would be their home for the night, played rounders, football, completed a hike, tried pioneering, had a camp fire, sang campfire songs (some excellent singing can I say!) and played campfire games and told jokes around the flames. Hot chocolate drank , s’mores made and eaten – everything that is required for a perfect camp!

Lots of fun and laughs were had on a beautiful starry sky, we even got to see the International Space Station fly by, all before Jack Frost paid us a visit! The chilly March night was worth it for the beautiful sun rise on Sunday morning, with some Sun Salutations thrown in.

Everyone went home tired and unwashed – but very happy! A few wet odd socks and camping utensils left behind, but that wouldn’t be a camp without that.

I was so proud of all our Scouts, they worked together, played together and shared stories together, that’s what a Scout Camp is all about. Life skills – tick!
Happy Leaders – tick! ⚜️
Bring on the next one!🏕

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Happy Mother’s Day to You—and to Every Mum in Your Life!

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

At Scouts, we know firsthand that Mums and all their awesome, life-changing love come in many different packages. Sometimes “Mum” is actually, well, Mum. But many times motherly love comes from others—like aunts, grandmas, dads, and Scout troop leaders—sometimes even from that friendly neighbor who always seems to find the best way to brighten our day.

It’s easy to see that motherhood is rooted not only in biology. Motherhood is active when we support another person’s dream, or pour our love into someone because we see it’s needed. And it’s always an amazing gift. That’s why we’re celebrating all of those who have shared motherly love with the children of this world.

So today, let’s celebrate all of the mothers out there, no matter what form they come in. Let’s take a moment to pause and say “thank you” to that beautiful person (or people!) in our lives who mothers us. Who worries about us, supports us, nurtures us—who pushes us to be our very best. Let’s acknowledge every person in our lives who helps us find our confidence, who loves us for exactly who and what we are, and who we can always count on to be in our corner, no matter what.

We’d also like to send a very special shout-out to all the Scout Mums who give so much to our Scout movement every day—from driving young people to meetings and helping with activities, to leading sections and opening young peoples’ eyes to life-changing new experiences. We appreciate you, and we know the all the young people on Kyle and Carrick District Scouts do too!

Happy Mother’s Day!

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Beaver Scouts Slept Where……

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

On Friday 18th March, 18 excited Beavers and 5 leaders from 14th Ayrshire Scout Group Prestwick, had their first face to face camp in over 2 years in St Nicholas Church Hall, Prestwick.

A Beaver Scout sleepover is a fantastic opportunity to give young people the chance to explore new subjects, learn new skills and have a lot of fun. This sleepovers was packed full of adventure and fun, both for Beaver Scouts and Leaders.

For a lot of Beaver Scouts, a sleepover may be their first experience of
a night away from home without their parents. It may be the Beaver Scout’s first taste of overnight Scouting, so it’s so important that the young people have a good experience. It gives The young people the opportunity to achieve a “first” for themselves – once the sleepover is completed a new found sense of confidence sets in.

Their adventure started by designing and building a car out of cardboard boxes for the Drive In movie later on in the evening. Formula 1 designers take note!

Then there were some games played and then it was time to pitch tents for sleeping in. Well done Beavers it’s not the easiest think pitching a tent in a church hall.

Beds were set up, PJs on ready for the Drive In movie. But before the movie could start there was a special birthday celebration for Beaver Isaac. Happy birthday was sung and cake was eaten. Then it was pick and mix time before settling down to watch the big screen.

Beaver Isaac C said ‘I had the best birthday on Beaver Camp, I ate cake and slept in a tent with my friends.’

All 18 Beavers were tucked up in their sleeping bags by 11.00 and chatting slowly petered out and then there was silence.

By 7am all the Beaver Scouts were awake with their batteries fully charged, and it was time for breakfast. Then everyone dismantled camp, packed bags and played some games before parents arrived to collect their young ones and hear all about their first sleepover.

Fiona Beaver Scout Leader said ‘This was the first sleepover in 2 years, so it’s great to get back to what Scouts are meant to do. All the young Beavers were amazing taking the experience in their stride. It was heart warming to hear one of the young people saying, ‘That was the greatest camp ever! Roll on many more to come.’

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

I’m Still Learning…

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

Leader Blog, by Kate Thomson, 2nd Ayrshire, Ballantrae Scout Group.

I am a Beaver Leader and Assistant Scout Leader, and have kept up to date with my First Response training as required for our group. However, we are really hoping to do more adventurous activities with our group, and so needed a more advanced first aid course. Christy Halbert Head of Kyle and Carrick District Scout Adult Training, let me know about this Advanced 2 day Expedition and Outdoor activity first aid course run by BASP (British Association of Ski Patrollers) held at Scout Adventures Meggernie near Aberfeldy.

I was successful on getting on the course, which is run twice a year in March and November. It was just brilliant! The location was stunning- in the middle of nowhere up in the mountains but perfect for a practical, hands on outdoor training weekend! The instructor was excellent, engaging and very knowledgeable (a member of the Mountain Rescue Team) and the course was very very good- mainly hands on and so very memorable!

We all had ‘injuries’ requiring first aid- each of us took a turn of being a ‘casualty’

We were very well fed and watered, and the company was excellent, all fellow leaders keen to learn about first aid! No experience was necessary beforehand and the staff were so so welcoming!

The whole weekend was just brilliant and I thoroughly enjoyed it and the skills this course equipped me with are fantastic – well worth the drive North on a Friday night (I left Ayr at 6pm and arrived just after 9pm – and I was actually one of the first to arrive)
The qualification lasts for 3 years… I will definitely be up for renewing it again!!

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

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Month: March 2022

Beach Buddies Help At Annual Beach Clean, Prestwick

Beavers and Cubs Support Max’s Big Camp Out

What Would A Camp Be Without a Fire…

Happy Mother’s Day to You—and to Every Mum in Your Life!

Beaver Scouts Slept Where……

I’m Still Learning…